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/ɹəpuˈswɑɹ/ · noun
(art) The use of an object such as a curtain extremely close up to the picture plane in a painting. This originates from Baroque paintings and is used to create depth.
Use repoussoir when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Repoussoir means (art) The use of an object such as a curtain extremely close up to the picture plane in a painting. This originates from Baroque paintings and is used to create depth.
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use repoussoir where its definition matches the intended context.
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